Burton Albion vs Aston Villa Match Thread

[aj2k77]

Chasing the game now. What are our attacking options off the bench?

We could bring on one of the right backs or defensive midfielders that Bruce has stockpiled.

[Malandro]

What's the point in cobbling a team together for this competition?

Either take it seriously (which I wouldn't) or play the full junior team - with said manager.

This benefits nobody.

[davidb]

It's a relief we dont have O'Hare as an option on the bench

[CT Villan]

What are our attacking options off the bench?

if only Chris Samba was still with us....

[chrisw1]

Chuck em under the bus Brucie

Oh, he will.

I’ve wanted Bruce out since the play off final.  But sometimes the players just need to stand up and be counted.  Ok, Bree is out of position but there’s some decent quality in that line up and the likes of Lansbury, Hourihane, Adomah and RHM need to sort themselves out.

[JUAN PABLO]

oh shit thats Bruces Plan A gone of holding them 0 0 to penalties

[JUAN PABLO]

consentrate on the league

he said that last year

[kippaxvilla2]

I think we just have to accept Bruce has zero interest in getting through in this competition.  It prevents him having an autumnal break in his favourite pad in Portugal.

[PeterWithesShin]

0 shots, corners or changes this half.

[Steve67]

How about some professional pride in getting through.

[Malandro]

I think we just have to accept Bruce has zero interest in getting through in this competition.  It prevents him having an autumnal break in his favourite pad in Portugal.

Is Mendes Bruce's agent?

[PeterWithesShin]

"Villa not creating anything or asking any questions of the Burton back line"

[kippaxvilla2]

Just had this from my mate who’s there.

I cannot tell you how bad this is and no options on the bench. Bruce playing games with the board with his selection.

[BoVillan esq]

How about some professional pride in getting through.

Precisely, this is the only cup competition Villa can progress through to maybe face a top side, lift the club during the bleaker months, he'd be very wrong to dismiss this out of hand. 

[Villafirst]

Get on the phone to Dean Smith...